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Gov. Evers laments ‘tanking’ of a bipartisan compromise he says would have used surplus to bolster school funding and ease taxes

admin — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:31:59 +0000

Democrat Governor Tony Evers and Republican leaders last week announce a bipartisan deal they said would have attained 50 percent special education reimbursement and secured more than $600 million for K-12 schools, tens of millions of dollars in property tax relief, eliminating income tax on tips and overtime, and providing up to $600 in “direct

Spring Tour offered behind the scenes look at local art studios

admin — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:30:52 +0000

The Mount Horeb Area Arts Association (MHAAA) held the 19th Annual Spring Art Tour May 15-17.

‘Meet me at Midnight’

admin — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:30:06 +0000

Themed “Meet me at Midnight,” Mount Horeb’s prom took place May 9. Class Officers are Julia Straka, Madison Niemetscheck, Avery Monroe and Claire Casey. The Class Advisor is Amy Arneson.

Spring Art Tour returns

admin — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:18:42 +0000

The Mount Horeb Area Arts Association is pleased to announce the 19th Annual Spring Art Tour, taking place May 15-17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily.

Local man sentenced to three years for child pornography

admin — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:17:44 +0000

A Mount Horeb man who pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography was sentenced May 6 to three years in prison, followed by three years extended supervision and 15 years on the state’s Sex Offender Registry.

Lost and Found

admin — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:17:06 +0000

The Mount Horeb Police Department is trying to locate the owners of a variety of items turned in as found property over the last five years. These items vary from bicycles, e-scooters, cell phones, jewelry, knives, to wallets and chainsaws. If you think you lost an item and would like to see if they have it, a physical posting of all applicabl

Bergey Jewelry celebrates 75 years

admin — Tue, 05 May 2026 14:55:13 +0000

This January, Bergey Jewelry in Mount Horeb celebrated 75 years in the community, and 2026 also marks 20 years for owner Julie Bergey (pictured here, center.) Read more on page 4 of this week's edition.

Ridglan Farms announced sale of ‘substantial majority’ of its beagles

admin — Tue, 05 May 2026 14:54:22 +0000

Activists rejoiced last week when it was announced that Ridglan Farms, the medical research and dog breeding company located in the Town of Blue Mounds, would sell many of its beagles.

Local clerk works to get answers after a felon voted in Presidential Election

admin — Tue, 05 May 2026 14:53:47 +0000

Public records appear to show that a convicted felon in the Town of Springdale voted in the November 2024 Presidential Election.

Beagles to be removed from Ridglan Farms

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:08:05 +0000

Activists rejoiced last week when it was announced that Ridglan Farms, the medical research and dog breeding company located in the Town of Blue Mounds, would sell many of its beagles.

Activists sue county exec & sheriff over response at Ridglan Farms

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:43:40 +0000

Two Utah women who participated in the April 18 “rescue” mission at Ridglan Farms filed suit against Dane County officials and the dog breeding facility’s owners alleging that they were subjected to excessive force which violated their constitutional rights.

‘You can write your own story’

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:22:15 +0000

Amy Kalchik has helped generations of local children open their eyes to the power of stories. Photo by Matt Geiger.

“I think I get to see the best of it,” muses Amy Kalchik, youth services librarian at the Mount Horeb Public Library. “It” in this case is simple: humanity.

For a quarter century now, Kalchik, whose bright, youthful smile belies her lengthy employment there, has helped generations of families hear, tell, and live their own stories.

DATCP Denies Sheriff’s Office Request for Walk-Through at Ridglan Farms

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:43:22 +0000

On April 14th, Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett submitted a written request to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), to accompany them on an unannounced walk-through at Ridglan Farm in the town of Blue Mounds. On April 15th, the Sheriff received a response from DATCP, denying that request.

New village committee members approved

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:51:37 +0000

The special Village Board Reorganization meeting was called to order on Monday, April 20, by President Ryan Czyzewski.

Sheriff: ‘It was clear from the beginning that this was not going to be a peaceful protest’

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:51:07 +0000

The Town of Blue Mounds descended into chaos Saturday as animal rights activists from across the country once again sought to break into and raid a scientific research and dog breeding facility located there.